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Revision as of 15:18, 19 October 2023
A World Cup-style tournament held over several months, the Philadelphia International Unity Cup unites the city's neighborhoods and celebrates its diverse immigrant communities through soccer. The brainchild of Mayor Jim Kenney, the Unity Cup became an annual tradition after its massively successful inaugural year in 2016.
All games are free for spectators.
Note: The above descriptive information came from the organization's About the Tournament page.
In The News
- Philly Unity Cup introduces first-ever women’s tournament, WHYY, October 11, 2023.
- To inspire generations of girls to play soccer, Philadelphia's International Unity Cup tournament gets a woman's touch, KYW, July 26, 2023.
Info
- Twitter: @PHLUnityCup